Dr.KarenChen said:International compounding is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. Dr.KarenChen articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The International compounding aspect is what made the difference for me.
Reading this thread on International compounding hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 273 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
9 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 48 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about International — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.ObesityMed — that is really helpful context on International compounding. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?
I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.
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View ResultsTo answer tane_welly's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, International compounding is a reasonable concern that deserves a thorough answer.
The short answer: the evidence supports this approach for most patients.
The longer answer involves reviewing the specific clinical trial data relevant to your question, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Bookmarked 📌 The International info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.